Wilson making return to Charleston. CHARLESTON, SC — The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with veteran defender John Wilson for the upcoming season. A Clemson product, Wilson started his pro career with the Battery in 1999 and was a member of the 2003 Championship winning side. He went on to play for the Rochester […]
Baton Rouge brings in new coach
Baton Rouge brings in new coach. BATON ROUGE, LA — The Baton Rouge Capitals of the Premier Development League are proud to announce the hiring of their new head coach Helio D’Anna for the upcoming 2008 season. “Coach L” as everyone calls him, is the current head coach of Lincoln Memorial University’s men’s and women’s […]
Sharks Get First Win!
Sharks Get First Win!. The Orlando Sharks made franchise history getting the first Major Indoor Soccer League win of their inaugural season in front of an elated crowd at the Amway Arena, beating the California Cougars 16-13. The win snapped a 16-game losing streak to open the 2007-08 season. Dominating California from the opening kick, […]
Frierson Named Freshman Player of Week
Frierson Named Freshman Player of Week. Freshman midfielder Katy Frierson (Homewood, AL) was named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week following her two-goal performance against South Carolina this past weekend, the conference office announced on Monday. Frierson, who played high school soccer at Homewood HS outside of Birmingham, netted two goals on the weekend […]
Silverbacks Re-sign Three Players
Silverbacks Re-sign Three Players. The Atlanta Silverbacks have signed defender David Hayes, midfielder Macoumba Kandji, and goalkeeper Ryan McIntosh to contract extensions. “We are excited to be able reward these three players for their commitment to the club,” said head coach Jason Smith. “They will all play important roles as we continue to build a […]
Hokies Lose Patrick Nyarko To MLS
Hokies Lose Patrick Nyarko To MLS. Major League Soccer and adidas has announced the 2008 class of Generation adidas players that will enter the professional ranks for the 2008 Major League Soccer season. MLS and adidas identified nine of the most promising soccer players in the United States. These players signed MLS contracts before completing […]
Who started Soccer For A Cure and what is it?
Who started Soccer For A Cure and what is it?. “Soccer For A Cure” (SFAC) was started by Charlie Corbitt, a cancer survivor and warrior advocate for others affected with cancer. Charlie has been involved in college and high school soccer since 1993 and is currently the manager of the “adidas College Soccer Scoreboard” and […]
Lady Vols Upset Auburn In SEC
Lady Vols Upset Auburn In SEC. Sixth-ranked Tennessee pulled the upset of the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament at Orange Beach, AL, with a 2-1 win over #3 Auburn. The win advances the Lady Vols to a semifinal meeting with LSU, a 2-1 win over Ole Miss. Tennessee took a 2-0 lead on […]
Kickers Lose Title 8-7 On PKS
Kickers Lose Title 8-7 On PKS. The Harrisburg City Islanders defeated the Richmond Kickers 8-7 in a nine-round penalty kick shootout Saturday night at the University of Richmond Stadium after playing to a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes of regulation and overtime. It was the fourth USL-2 title game to go past regulation in the […]
Virginia Beach Mariners Terminated
Virginia Beach Mariners Terminated. TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues have announced the Virginia Beach Mariners USL First Division and Submariners Premier Development League franchises owned by Virginia Beach Soccer LLC (VBS) have been terminated by USL. As a result, the USL-1 team has been removed from the 2007 schedule and will not be replaced. […]